The 10 Best Video Game Stories of 2021

For many, powerful storytelling in video games has become just as important as quality gameplay. A few decades ago, Hideo Kojima’s Metal Gear Solid put more focus on cinematics than any other game at the time, and developers like Naughty Dog have perfected this narrative style through games like The Last of Us 2. However, as 2021’s games have shown, not every great story is told in the same way. Note: Minor spoilers will be necessary to discuss some of the games listed below.